Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-13400
56.4Single-core62.5
41.7Multi-core49.3
46.5Gamingspec-based50.2
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1240013 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8) and single-core (+6). Intel Core i5-12400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $221
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 42
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 11,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 148 W+26% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 10 MB+27% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 20 MB+11% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 46% | 2,300+10%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 47% | 11,300+20%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 45% | 1,800+7%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 44% | 15,800+33%Top 42% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 25,600+30%Bottom 49% |
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